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Making Sense with Sam Harris

#243 — A Few Points of Confusion

Mar 28, 2021
09:42

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  • Meditation reveals insights about free will and the self beyond intellectual understanding.
  • Meditation influences political views by promoting empathy and challenging societal norms.

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The Role of Meditation in Understanding the Mind and Key Ideas

Meditation, as discussed in the podcast, serves as a tool for recognizing fundamental truths about the mind rather than being linked solely to Eastern religious practices or new age spirituality. Through meditation, individuals can unveil the illusory nature of concepts like free will and the self, crucial for living a more fulfilling life. The speaker emphasizes that introspective insights gained from meditation underpin his perspectives on scientific and philosophical concepts such as free will and consciousness, enabling a deeper comprehension beyond mere intellectual understanding.

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